Ranveer Singh deletes all posts before 40th birthday; Netizens wonder what his cryptic story means
Ranveer Singh surprised fans by deleting all his Instagram posts. This happened just before his 40th birthday. Only a cryptic story with numbers and sword emojis remains. This action sparks speculation about his upcoming film, Dhurandhar. A first ...

Fans noticed that all of Ranveer’s posts, photos, videos, reels, promotions, have vanished overnight. The only thing left on his Instagram is a story showing the numbers “12:12” with two sword emojis. That’s it.
No explanation. No caption. No hints, just speculation.
Is It for 'Dhurandhar'?
While Ranveer hasn’t made any official announcements, reports suggest this dramatic social media cleanse could be tied to his upcoming film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. The buzz is that a big reveal, possibly Ranveer’s first look from the film, might drop on his birthday at exactly 12:12 PM, based on his mysterious story.
Reports say that even Ranveer has only seen early footage from the movie, and the final version of the much-awaited first look is being closely guarded by the makers.
Fans Draw Comparisons with Alauddin Khilji
Adding to the curiosity, a behind-the-scenes video from the sets of Dhurandhar recently went viral. Ranveer was spotted in long hair and a flowing robe, drawing comparisons to his intense Alauddin Khilji look from Padmaavat. In the clip, Sanjay Dutt was also seen on set, fuelling more excitement about the film’s cast, which reportedly includes R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal.The Big 4-0 and a Big Reveal?
Ranveer turning 40 is already a milestone, and fans are wondering if this clean sweep is part of a personal or professional transformation. Whether it’s a promotional tactic or a deeper message, no one knows for sure yet.The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
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